| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $8.92 | 6.491% | $9.499 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.83 | 11.172% | $181.0214 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.91 | 10.724% | $111.7316 | $111.73 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.64 | 12.296% | $77.08 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.66 | 5.543% | $132.6253 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.43 | 5.583% | $158.8285 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.27 | 11.188% | $26.9853 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.66 | $697.7711 | $697.78 | $697.85 | $697.70 | |